Description
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Recipe is a delightful dish that celebrates the fresh flavors of summer. Cherry tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese come together with angel hair pasta for a simple yet incredibly flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Tomato Mixture:
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup good-quality olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra basil and cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Tomato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and chopped basil. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 4-8 hours.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook angel hair pasta until al dente, about 3–4 minutes. Drain.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta with tomato mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and toss again to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with additional basil and cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use the freshest cherry tomatoes for best flavor.
- Do not refrigerate the tomato mixture during marinating.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled shrimp or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 4 hours marinating time)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook (for sauce), Boiling (for pasta)
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
